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November, 2024 Volume 2, Issue #11
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Drain
Rays Food Place, 308 N 1st St.
Country Cabin Coffee & Laundry, 438 W “B” Ave Hwy38
The Rose Bar, 413 Umpqua Hwy 38
Mildred Whipple Library, 205 W. “A” Ave.
Beaver Creek Unique, 416 W “B” Ave.
Zolezzi Insurance Agency, 208 W C Ave
CG Market, 333 W B Ave
US Bank, 229 N 1st St
Hacienda Viera, 237 West B Ave
Brothers Cafe, 439 W B Ave
Yoncalla
Eagle Valley Supply, 2570 Eagle Valley Rd
Food Center & Deli, 2580 Eagle Valley Rd
Why Not Bar and Grill, 164 Main St
Yoncalla Public Library, 194 Birch St
Elkton
Arlene’s Cafe & General Store 14858 State HWY 38
Elkton Station 14940 State HWY 38
Tomaselli’s Pastry Mill & Cafe, 14836 OR Hwy 38
Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 HWY 38 W
Rice Hill
Buy 2 Arco, 614 John Long Rd
Scottsburg
Riverbanks Speedy Mart 32841 State HWY 38
Reedsport
Jacks Barber Shoppe, 1199 Highway Ave,
TRMF Smokes, 1898 Winchester Ave. US-101
Don’s Main Street Family Restaurant, 2115 US-101
Recreation Station, 1575 Winchester Ave US-101 S
Creative Mercantile, 392 Fir Ave.
High Water Cafe, 427 Fir Ave.
Lower Umpqua Library, 395 Winchester Ave.
7-11 Store, 2011 Winchester Ave. US-101
Oregon Coast Restaurant, 2165 Winchester Ave
Cottage Grove
Old Mill Farm Store, 327 South River Rd.
Kwik Pik Market #2, 925 E Gibbs Ave.
Daves Corner Market, 633 N 9th St.
Crafty Mercantile, 517 E Main St.
The Book Mine, 702 E Main St.
Dari Mart, 1200 E Main St.
Cottage Market, 603 OR HWY-99
Medication Station, 1041 N Pacific HWY-99
American Market, 911 E Main St
Eugene
Willamette Valley Motoplex, 86441 College View Rd
Classic Smoke Shop, 733 State Hwy 99 N
The Embers, 1811 Hwy 99 N
Springfield
Dari-Mart, 1950 Mohawk Blvd #38
Everyones Market, 1128 5th St
7-11, 1396 Main St
Heartless & Hopeless Tattoo, 329 Main St
Winchester Bay
Beck’s Winchester Bay Market, 245 8th St.
Pelican Market, 75298 Pacific Coast HWY US-101
Oakland
Bart’s Oakland Market, 204 SE 1st St
Tyee Landing, 11424 Oregon HWY 138
Oakland Tavern, 104 Locust St
Sutherlin
Kwik Pik Market & Deli, 551 W Central Ave.
Smitty’s Food Mart & Deli, 1367W Central Ave.
Center Market, 1230 W Central Ave.
Center Market #32, 206 E Central Ave.
S-Mart, 333 E Central Ave.
Central Food Mart, 1021 E Central Ave.
Chevron/S-Mart, 1484 W Central Ave.
DC Precision Lube & Tune, 489 E Central Ave.
Roseburg
Roseburg Tobacco & Food Mart, 2050 NE Stephens St
1 Am Market, 1931 NE Stephens St
Lil’ Pantry, 2611 NW Edenbower Blvd
Buy 2 Arco, 2530 NE Stephens St
Mini Pet Mart, 194 Birch St
North Douglas Herald
PO Box 581, Drain OR 97435
Rusty Savage, Editor
541 221-3283 www.ndherald.com
North Douglas Herald
November 2024
Editorial
Government
Know your local Representatives!
By Rusty Savage
It seems that we have been holding
our breath as we clammer through this
2024 election cycle. At this point I just
want to get through it, come hell or high
water. Some think hell might be actually
coming. To me that is doubtful. Thinking
back to my first election experience, I
voted for Nixon in ‘72. I was 18, had
finished with Air Force Boot Camp and
I was learning about computers and
beginning to navigate adulthood. Then,
after the election, that government drama
called “Watergate” was all over the news
and then a President resigned. That was
my first Presidential election.
Since that time, in spite of - or maybe
due to, the escalating cacophony of dueling
factions ramping up their charges of doom
and gloom (always from whichever
faction or viewpoint is at bat), we find
ourselves being shoe-horned into one box
or another. Regardless of the side of the
arguments you find yourself on, there you
are with a pit in your stomach and ringing
in your ears. C’mon, I’ll give a little, you
give a little and lets figure out where the
middle ground is so that we can all eck out
some liveable space here. My best friend
used tell me his life motto was “Living
well is the best revenge”. Ultimately what
he meant was that no matter how crappy it
seems and what bitter pill is being forced
down your throat, it still means more to
find enough contentment and enjoyment
in your life, however you may find it, to
bring a smile to your face and a skip to
your step.
Sometimes you find yourself in
a more immediate pickle, like in your
neighborhood or the local politics. You
have issues that affect your home, your
work, your streets, your kids and more,
right there where you are? Then it becomes
the time to get fired up. Not to argue and
fight with folks, but to step out and seek
remedies that you can be a part of. Action
is wind that carries our intentions to some
hopeful eventuality. Volunteering is a step
of faith to the process of any betterment
for those who live and surround us. Folks
who convene together to chart and forge a
course of action of help and improvement,
are the ones making a difference. It is
never a fatal injury to allow and promote
all the voices who speak up and roll up
their sleeves to help. All hail to those who
walk the walk and a grain of sand for just
talking the talk.
Here in my own little community I
hear the rumble of concern and the whisper
of the desire for some change. I’m sure
there is good reason and it seems likely
that there will be some sort entanglement
or maybe obstacles to consider. I say that
if more people can contribute, without
exclusions, the likelihood of change and
betterment is more certain. Pull together
folks.
I’m excited for the growth and
encouragement the North Douglas Herald
has experienced over the last year or so. We
now have over 60 pickup locations across
2 counties. The locations run out of issues
by the end of the month and now the plan
is to stock our locations twice a month.
Which brings us to another fork in the road
to navigate. From 350 miles on the delivery
route, now the mileage will run over twice
that beginning this month. It means more
production on the print run, higher delivery
costs and more wear and tear on vehicles.
Not a great prospect for the publisher of
a free newspaper that we want to make
available to as many Oregonians as we
possibly can. It’s a commitment that is the
core of our journalistic persona.
Another immediate goal the Herald
is eyeing, is to provide our Newspaper on
proprietary racks at each of the pickup
points. Some are wire racks for inside,
some are enclosed so as to be outside. It
keeps our papers organized and easy to
spot at our locations.
Along with those logistical challenges,
with growth comes the proposed addition
of more pages and color in the coming
months. Another commitment to our
readers, to work each month to improve the
content and quality of the Newspaper. And
we can’t forget how it is possible to make
it all happen. Advertising. That is how we
can still have a bottom line that enables us
to keep the quality, quantity and the quest
alive. The Herald is actively looking for
advertisers to support us and we ask our
readers to support our advertisers.
I am glad that we are supported in
so many ways. I do have a wishlist though.
The North Douglas Herald is looking for
some motivated individuals to join the
advertising sales organization. Sales skills
are a plus, but motivation and initiative are
paramount. The compensation is dependant
on results oriented sales. Additionally, I am
considering creating regional districts that
can be managed along with the advertising
base of the regions. It may be a business
opportunity and I am anxious to hear from
interested parties. You can contact me by
email, editor@ndherald.com.
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Drain
Mayor: Erin Sparhawk
Council Position #1: Grant Vaughan
Council Position #2: Kevin VanPelt
Council Position #3: Katie Decker
Council Position #5: Aaron Lymath
City Administrator: Jeni Stevens
City Council Meeting:11/11/24 - 6pm
Yoncalla
Mayor: Kathleen Wertz
Councilors: Dan Wagoner
Gene Vroman
Harold Gilpin
Bryce Wertz
City Administrator: Jennifer Bragg
Council Meeting: 11/12/24 - 6pm
Elkton
Mayor: Daniel Burke
Council President: Joan Smith
Council Members:
Kim Moore
Dan Shepherd
Sandra Galli
Public Works Supervisor: Gary Trout
Council Meeting:11/14/24 - 8:30am
Oakland
Mayor:
Bette Keehley
Counselor: Jan Wier
Counselor: Kent Rochester
Counselor: Sky Ironplow
Counselor: Betty Tamm
Council Meeting: 11/11/24 - 7pm
Sutherlin
Mayor :
Michelle Sumner
Council President Debbie Hamilton
Councilor
Lisa Woods
Councilor
Joe Groussman
Councilor
Larry Whitaker
Councilor
Shawn Smalley
Councilor
Gary Dagel
City Manager
Jerry Gillham
Council Meeting: 11/11/24 - 7:15pm
Reedsport
Mayor :
Linda McCollum
Council Position #1: Rob Wright
Council Position #2: DeeDee Murphy
Council Position #3: Chuck Miller
Council Position #5: Allen Teitzel
Council Position #5: Rich Patten
Council Position #7: Debby Turner
Council Meeting: 11/04/24 - 7pm
Cottage Grove
Mayor: Candace Solesbee
Councilor Ward 1: Open Seat
Councilor Ward 2: Jon Stinnett
Councilor Ward 3: Dana Merryday
Councilor Ward 4: Greg Ervin
Councilor:
Open Seat
Councilor:
Open Seat
Council Meeting;: 11/25/24 - 6:55pm
County State & Federal
Douglas County Commisioners:
Tom Kress(Chair) Tim Freeman
Chris Boice
Jennifer Miller
Lane County Commissioners:
Dist 1: Ray Ceniga Dist 2: David Lovall
Dist 3: Laurie Trieger Dist 4: Pat Farr
Dist 5: Heather Buch
Oregon House Representative:
District 02:
Virgle Osborne
Oregon State Senator:
District 1:
David Brock Smith
U.S. Senate Oregon:
Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden
U.S House of Representatives:
District 4: Val Hoyle
Secretary of State:
LaVonne Griffin-Valade
Attorney General: Ellen Rosenblum
Governor: Tina Kotek
Vice-President: Kamala Harris
President:
Joe Biden
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